best
[bɛst]
adj
the superlative of good
most excellent of a particular group, category, etc
most suitable, advantageous, desirable, attractive, etc
adv
the superlative of well
in a manner surpassing all others; most excellently, advantageously, attractively, etc
in or to the greatest degree or extent; most
the best-loved hero
n
the most excellent, pleasing, or skilled quality or condition
journalism at its best
the most effective effort of which a person or group is capable
even their best was inadequate
a winning majority
the best of three games
Also called: all the best best wishes
she sent him her best
a person's smartest outfit of clothing
vb
to gain the advantage over or defeat
- 习惯用语
- the best part of most of
- put one's best foot forward to do one's utmost to make progress.to hurry
- as best one can as effectively as possible within one's limitations
- as best one may 同
- had best would be wise, sensible, etc, to
- the best the most outstanding or excellent person, thing, or group in a category
- at best in the most favourable interpretation.under the most favourable conditions
- for the best for an ultimately good outcome.with good intentions
- get the best of to surpass, defeat, or outwit; better
- have the best of 同
- give someone the best to concede someone's superiority
- make the best of to cope as well as possible in the unfavourable circumstances of (often in the phrases make the best of a bad job, make the best of it)
- six of the best six strokes with a cane on the buttocks or hand
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